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by X3T
Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: AWS 48, Basingstoke, 21st November 2015
Replies: 167
Views: 367314

Re: AWS 48, Basingstoke, 21st November 2015

Hey all - I was at the last Nuneaton event just to watch. I was going to be entering this AWS but I've been so busy with work I doubt it will be finished in time. I messed up the armour last night and have to start it again :( I'll definitely be ready for the next event though! I'll post some pics a...
by X3T
Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:24 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 2.5 - 26th September 2015 Nuneaton
Replies: 60
Views: 54435

Re: Ant Freeze 2.5 - 26th September 2015 Nuneaton

Me & a friend will be there, probably just after 11. Not competing though, just to watch and learn! I hope my ant is finished by the next AWS.
by X3T
Tue Sep 22, 2015 6:02 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ant Freeze 2.5 - 26th September 2015 Nuneaton
Replies: 60
Views: 54435

Re: Ant Freeze 2.5 - 26th September 2015 Nuneaton

Is this event open to spectators? I was going to be competing but won't be ready in time.
by X3T
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Sabertooth servo problem
Replies: 12
Views: 10112

Re: Sabertooth servo problem

So the other NiMH packs arrived - the 210mah one is too heavy, but the 7.2v (6 cell) one works!! It has to be wired straight to the battery rather than through the receiver so I was concerned about it breaking, but it seems fine so far.
by X3T
Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:43 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Recommended weapon servos
Replies: 0
Views: 9044

Recommended weapon servos

I'm in the process of building my first antweight (and actually have started thinking about the design of a second), and the number of servos available is quite overwhelming. What would be the recommended servos or servo specs for use by a lifting arm and a flipper? I know they are pretty much the s...
by X3T
Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:18 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Sabertooth servo problem
Replies: 12
Views: 10112

Re: Sabertooth servo problem

Ok thanks. Which charger would you recommend?
by X3T
Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Sabertooth servo problem
Replies: 12
Views: 10112

Re: Sabertooth servo problem

Thanks for all the replies. Wow I didn't realise how much better LiPo batteries are! Crazy cheap too. Yes that first link is the battery I have. What is the risk with LiPos, i.e. how likely are they to go up in a fireball? I've got to wonder when they sell special fire containment bags to charge the...
by X3T
Mon Aug 24, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Sabertooth servo problem
Replies: 12
Views: 10112

Re: Sabertooth servo problem

Ah ok, thanks. I don't have a spare but I'll order one, worth a try! How much do the 210mah packs weigh?
by X3T
Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Sabertooth servo problem
Replies: 12
Views: 10112

Re: Sabertooth servo problem

Thanks! Yeah I suspected the battery but didn't want to believe it as the battery only just fits with 5 cells :oops: . I did look for 6 cell packs but couldn't find any (currently using 120mah which lasts ages). I am wary about going with lithium batteries for now as robot building is new to me. I'l...
by X3T
Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Antweights
Topic: Sabertooth servo problem
Replies: 12
Views: 10112

Sabertooth servo problem

I'm using a Sabertooth 5A speed controller, connected to a Lemon-RX receiver. I have a single servo connected to the receiver, and am using a 6V NiMH battery. When activating the servo the Sabertooth cuts out and resets. I have read that there is a weak BEC on the Sabertooth so I connected the servo...